Hosted by: Osaka City
We will host a webinar for foreign companies and entrepreneurs considering entering and establishing a presence in the Osaka and Kansai market. The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of Osaka’s business environment, the challenges foreign companies may face when entering the Japanese market and how to address them, as well as the legal procedures required to start a business. It will also cover the requirements and application process for the Business Manager visa. Through case studies from companies that have already established operations in Osaka, participants will gain a wide range of up-to-date and practical insights.
Outline
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 16:00-17:50
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Target Audience: Foreign companies and organizations interested in the Osaka market, foreign-affiliated companies, and government/public-sector-related organizations
Fee: Free
Language: English
Application Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026
Organizer: Osaka City
Contracted Entity: Osaka City Business Attraction Project Joint Venture
(Consortium Members: Osaka International Business Promotion Center, Osaka Business Development Agency)Co-organizer: Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)
Support: Osaka Business and Investment Center (O-BIC)
Program
Subject to change. The latest information will be updated as needed.
16:00 Osaka's Business Environment
Osaka International Business Promotion Center（IBPC Osaka）
16:10 What Foreign Companies Should Know When Entering Japan and Tips for Market Entry
Brian Lim, COO, encognize G.K.
16:30 How to Build a Business in Japan from Osaka - Insights from Established Companies
Andy Chung, CEO, TAKABAMA Limited
Brian Lim, COO, encognize G.K.
16:50 Step-by-step Guide to Business Establishment in Japan
Poom Kerdsang, Senior Associate, Foreign Registered Lawyer, GVA Professional Group
17:10 Business Manager Visa Requirements Feasibility and Alternatives for Doing Business in Japan
Poom Kerdsang, Senior Associate, Foreign Registered Lawyer, GVA Professional Group
17:30 Support Services Offered by Osaka City Government
Osaka International Business Promotion Center（IBPC Osaka）
17:35 Q & A
17:50 Closing